Hendrick Medical Center underwent a rigorous on-site review on April 13, 2012. A Joint Commission expert reviewed Hendrick’s compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification program, as well as primary stroke center requirements, such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities.On April 22, 2014, Hendrick underwent the recertification process with The Joint Commission. Hendrick was recertified as a Primary Stroke Center effective through April, 2016.